Black Watch: A.C.T. Theatrical Event Staged at Mission Armory

A.C.T. transports the highly anticipated Bay Area premiere of the award-winning war drama Black Watch to its ideal venue -- the historic Mission Armory Drill Court. Originally produced by the National Theatre of Scotland and named the top theatrical event of the year by The New York Times, this soldier's-eye view of the Iraq war interweaves pub-set interviews and in-the-moment deployment scenes with a live musical score featuring folk songs and bagpipes, plus multimedia stage design and pyrotechnics. Based on interviews playwright Gregory Burke conducted with former soldiers who served in the war, Black Watch is directed by John Tiffany and choreographed by Steven Hoggett, who previously collaborated on the award-winning Once. It's a visceral and highly theatrical portrait of a real-life Scottish regiment, who became legends in their home country.

Definitely an experience and not the usual linear narrative. I drag my husband to a play every five years or so (I go every week) and he loved this. (-: Fantastically intense and surprisingly funny. Fab Scottish cast + loved the SF Armory Drill...continued

Quotes & Highlights

“Thrilling … a necessary reminder of the transporting power that is unique to theater.” —The New York Times
“A genuine spectacle that revels in its own theatricality and comes replete with music, marching, explosive effects and its own piper.” —Chicago Tribune

Description

Running time is one hour and 50 minutes with no intermission.

Recommended for those age 13 or older. The production contains very strong language, loud explosions and strobe lighting.

Audience Exchanges

May 14, 7:00pm

May 19, 2:00pm

Learn firsthand what goes into the making of great theater. After the show, there’s a lively onstage chat with the actors, designers, and artists who develop the work onstage. **

OUT with A.C.T.**

May 15, 8:00pm

The best LGBT night in town! Mingle with the cast and fellow theatergoers while enjoying free drinks and treats at this popular afterparty.